The trailer forThe Simpsons’ newest holiday special, “O C’mon All Ye Faithful,” has officially dropped, celebrating 35 years since the animated series' first Christmas episode. The longest-running primetime show, created by Matt Groening, follows the lives of the Simpson family in the fictional town of Springfield. With a record-breaking 37 Emmy wins to date,The Simpsons' episodeshave been consistently lauded for their compelling caricatures of Western culture and television since 1989. The double-length episode will continue its groundbreaking storytelling with guest stars Derren Brown, Patti LaBelle, and Pentatonix, delivering festive cheer exclusively on Disney+.
Disney+unveiled the trailer for “O C’mon All Ye Faithful,” teasing a hilarious holiday misadventure where Homer is made to believe he’s Santa Claus. The special,set to debut onDecember 17, 2024, celebrates the 35th anniversary ofThe Simpsons’ very first Christmas episode, “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire,” which introduced the world to the beloved dysfunctional family. Watch the full trailer below:
What The Simpsons' Christmas Special Trailer Means
‘Tis The Season For A Double Episode
The holiday trailer forThe Simpsonsbegins with the unveiling of Springfield’s newest attraction: “Welcome to Springfield: Home of the Actual Santa Claus.” In this special episode, renowned illusionist Derren Brown’s character arrives in the Middle American town to uplift the people’s holiday spirits with the gift of psychological tricks and kicks. However, chaos ensues when Homer is hypnotized into believing he’s the real Santa Claus,leading Springfield’s residents to question the true meaning of a Christmas miracle.
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The release of “O C’mon All Ye Faithful” marks a tribute to the show’s long-standing place in pop culture. Thirty-five years sinceThe Simpsons’ original Christmas specialandits series premiere,the animated sitcom continues to evolve as a clever satirewhile honoring its roots in the exploits of the bumbling patriarch Homer, his well-meaning wife Marge, and their kids Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The Simpson family triumphantly returns with the promise of a festive double-length episode filled with the same laughs, new music, and good ol' Middle America holiday cheer akin to the original episode’s beloved greyhound turned gift.
Our Take On The Simpsons' Christmas Special Trailer
I Cannot Wait For Homer’s Holiday Adventure
The upcomingSimpsons' holiday special feels like the perfect blend of mayhem and winter festivities. With Derren Brown’s explosive antics, musical acts from the “Godmother of Soul” Patti LaBelle and the acapella group Pentatonix, and Homer’s haphazard reign as Santa Claus, this special has all the makings of a modern holiday classic with a nod to the animated sitcom’s revered history.The Simpsonshas always excelled at merging crass humor with heartfelt reconciliation, and this double-sized episode seems poised to continue that tradition.
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The Simpsons is an animated series set in the fictional town of Springfield, following the daily lives of the Simpson family—Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. Premiering in 1989, the show is renowned for its satirical commentary on politics, media, and American culture, featuring numerous celebrity guest appearances.
